We may tarry awhile here as strangers,
Unnoticed by those who pass by;
But the Savior will crown us in glory,
To shine as the stars in the sky.

We shall shine as the stars of the morning,
With Jesus the Crucified One;
We shall rise to be like Him forever,
Eternally shine as the sun.

We may never be rich in earth’s treasures,
Nor rise on the ladder of fame;
But the saints will at last be rewarded,
Made rich in Immanuel’s Name.

We may live in a tent or a cottage,
And die in seclusion alone;
But the Father Who seeth in secret,
Remembers each one of His own.

Judson Wheeler Van DeVenter died this date, 7/17/1939, at Tampa, Florida. Van DeVenter attended HillsdaleCollegeand taught art (Sharon, PA). Later he moved into the field of evangelism. Among others he worked with Wilbur Chapman.

Though born nearDundee,Michigan(12/5/1855), he in later years was drawn toFloridaliving inSt. Petersburgand laterTampa. He also served as professor of hymnology at the Florida Bible Institute (nowTrinityBibleCollege) a period of four years.